Saturday, May 8, 2010

I am so proud of this little girl, and tonight, she was my lovely date! The 2010 New River Fellowship Daddy Daughter Dance was a big hit. Jessie started talking about it as soon as I got home from work. She wanted to make sure that we didn't miss a dance.

So, while mom and Jessie primped and made pretty, and did the best that I could with this old man, and we made a cute couple thanks to Jessie. She helped me pick out my suit and tie, and even my shoes. She said for me to wear my "Doctor's Shoes". (leather wing-tips)

So, after being asked, "Is it time to go now?" about 100 times, we finally left for the church gymnasium. Inside, we had our picture taken, had punch and cake, and dance our hineys off. We danced to MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This", "The Chicken Dance", "Cotton-Eyed Joe", and "Dance with Cinerella". A Magical Night!

And of course, Jessie's personality always leading the way to having a good time. Did I tell you that I Love this girl.

So until Next year's Daddy Daughter Dance, I guess we will have to practice in the living room as often as possible.

Now Jessie is ready to run The Hemi Foundation Dreams of Wings 5K. May 15th in Weatherford. Register now to run it in Weatherford or as a virtual runner. There are only a few more days left to register.

Wow Jessie, you have grown and changed SO much! It's been awhile since I've been on your blog site. What a beautiful young girl you are! You and your dad made such a great couple for the Dad/Daughter dance in May. Thinking of you - hope you've had a good summer :)Blessings,Jimmy, Tracey, Dylan, & Lauren Britton

About Me

Jessie is 8 years-old and in 2nd Grade. She has 3 brothers, Matt(12), Jake(10) and Josh(10). She loves people, and never met a stranger. She loves to laugh and sing and play. Jessie was diagnosed with Rasmussen's Encephalitis(RE), which is a rare brain disease that usually attacks healthy children about her age. The only known treatment for this cruel disease is a hemispherectomy (surgical removal of one-half of the brain)
This is an account of Jessie's confrontation with RE and her families attempts to navigate through a new world to bring her the best care possible. Surgery was on June 11, 2008.
This Blog is an attempt to help people undertand this disease and surgery, and to help others with kids going through it to find comfort and resource from someone who has been there before.
Read from bottom, up. It will be updated continuously through Jessie's Miraculous Recovery.
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